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Saturday 1:45 pm – 3:45 pmTrack Title/Room Presenters DescriptionResearchersSurgery for OCD:2010Potomac 2Darin D. Dougherty, MD, Massachusetts GeneralHospital, Boston, MABen Greenberg, MD, Butler Hospital, Providence, RINicole McLaughlin, PhD, Butler Hospital,Providence, RIThis talk will present data about the outcomes of the main surgicalapproaches to otherwise intractable OCD: cingulotomy, gammaventral capsulotomy, and deep brain stimulation. Ongoing research inthe US and elsewhere will be emphasized. The risks and burdens ofthe surgeries will be presented as well as their possible benefits.TherapistsTherapistsCBT for Hard-to-TreatOCD in Childrenand Adolescents:Bad Thoughts,Scrupulosity, “JustRight,” Perfectionism,and HoardingPotomac 4Careers in OCD:Which Path MakesSense for Me?Potomac 6Aureen P. Wagner, PhD, University of RochesterSchool of Medicine, Rochester, NYCharles S. Mansueto, PhD, Behavior Therapy Center ofGreater Washington, Silver Spring, MD; Kate E. Rogers,Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington, SilverSpring, MD; Jonathan B. Grayson, PhD, Anxiety & OCDTreatment Center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; AliMattu, The Catholic University of America, Washington,DC; C. Alec Pollard, PhD, St. Louis Behavioral MedicineInstitute, St. Louis, MO; Sabine Wilhelm, PhD,Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MAThis workshop will provide an in-depth understanding of thesymptom picture, variations in presentation, and thoughtprocesses associated with challenging forms of OCD inyoungsters. The importance of building treatment readiness inyoungsters as a precursor to treatment and of clarifying the rightversus the wrong goals of treatment will be highlighted. Specificand creative application of core CBT techniques for each of theabove manifestations of OCD will be presented, along with caseexamples. Questions and discussion are welcomed.The moderated panel will assist students, recent graduates,and young therapists by discussing different paths to follow forpursuing a career in OCD. The primary goal is to help individualstailor a career track in OCD based on their current training andcircumstances. The panel will consist of seasoned clinicians and/or researchers who will offer different perspectives on ways toobtain training and experience with OCD and related disorders.Ind. w/OCD& FamiliesWorking Together toQuiet OCD (Part 2)Regency CBarbara Van Noppen, PhD, University of SouthernCalifornia, Los Angeles, CA; Jennifer Jencks, PhD,LCSW, Providence, RI; Thea Cawley, LICSW, OCDInstitute, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA; Perrie Merlin,LICSW, OCD Institute, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA;Michele Pato, MD, University of Southern California, LosAngeles, CA; Felicity Sapp, PhD, Anxiety PsychologicalServices, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThis is a 2-part workshop to identify and target common themes/patterns of behavior that are present in families dealing withOCD. In part 2, we offer an experiential workshop for familiesto learn how to use behavioral contracting to reduce the impactof the OCD symptoms on personal and family functioning whilefostering a supportive environment for ERP. There is a strongpreference that you attend the first part of this workshop.Ind.w/OCDHoarding Symptomsand Strategies:Much to do aboutSomething!Regency EJordana Muroff, PhD, LICSW, Boston UniversitySchool of Social Work, Boston, MAChristiana Bratiotis, PhD, LCSW, Boston UniversitySchool of Social Work, Boston, MAThis workshop will briefly summarize the symptoms of hoardingas modeled by Steketee and Frost. The presenters will discussrecent clinical research findings about hoarding behaviors andpresent a model for understanding these symptoms. We willinvite session participants to apply specific treatment skills. Rolesfor coaches such as non-clinicians, family members and otherswill be considered.Kids/TeensScavenger Hunt forKids and TeensWashington ALori J. Kasmen, PsyD, The Anxiety and AgoraphobiaTreatment Center, Bala Cynwyd, PA; Brigette Erwin,PhD, The Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center,Bala Cynwyd, PA; Jodi Rosenfeld, PsyD, The Anxietyand Agoraphobia Treatment Center, Bala Cynwyd, PA;Kathleen M. Rupertus, PsyD, The Anxiety & OCDTreatment Center, Wilmington, DEIn this experiential workshop, kids and teens will have fun whilefacing up to OCD. Participants will work in teams to completea scavenger hunt, doing E/RP along the way. Participants willhave an opportunity to set E/RP goals and/or support otherswith their E/RP. Prizes will be awarded! Formerly known as“Virtual Camping for Kids and Teens,” this event is a big hit at theconference every year.Parents/FamiliesWhat to do WhenOCD Comes to SchoolWashington BMichelle V. Prescott, MS.Ed, National Alliance onMental Illness, West Allis, WIThis session aims to educate parents and families on OCD as aneducational disability in school-age and college-age students.Overall, the presentation will discuss OCD as a disablingcondition, signs that OCD is interfering in a student’s education,and essentially talk families through the process of requestingand obtaining educational support services.GeneralEmployment Law andOCD: Hooray for theADA! Woo-Hoo forthe FMLA!Regency FMarilynn Mika Spencer, JD, The Spencer Law Firm,San Diego, CAStarting with an overview of the ADA and FMLA, the session willalso address practical tools to help get the work accommodationyou need, leave of absence you request, or promotion andtraining you deserve. Attendees will receive substantialhow-to guidance and information about resources. Extensivesupplemental materials will be available on line through theIOCDF, with some handouts for reference during the session.GeneralAsk the Experts GoesLive!Regency AJames M. Claiborn, PhD, ABPP, South Portland, MEMichael Jenike, MD, OCD Institute, McLean Hospital,Belmont, MA; International OCD Foundation,Boston, MAThis presentation will provide an opportunity for consumers toask their questions in a format that allows for wide disseminationof up-to-date information about OCD and its treatment. Thepresenters were responsible for answering many of the questionson the ‘Ask the Experts’ page when it was active on theFoundation’s website several years ago.– 29 –
Saturday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmTrack Title/Room Presenters DescriptionResearchersWhat DoesResearch ShowUs on Howto OvercomeObstacles to OCDTreatment?Potomac 2Fugen Neziroglu, PhD, Bio-BehavioralInstitute, Great Neck, NYKatharine Donnelly, MA, Bio-BehavioralInstitute, Great Neck, NYThis workshop will explore acceptance-oriented treatment options fortreatment-refractory OCD. Acceptance of obsessive thinking and willingnessto tolerate discomfort will be introduced as an alternative to traditional cognitivetherapy (i.e. disputation of irrational thoughts). Commitment to pursue importantactivities and valued life areas will also be discussed as a fundamentalcomponent of acceptance-oriented techniques. The workshop will be basedon the current research literature.TherapistsThe Ethics ofERP: Bring UsYour Cases andQuestionsPotomac 4Patrick B. McGrath, PhD, Alexian BrothersBehavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates,IL; Thröstur Björgvinsson, PhD, HoustonOCD Program, Houston, TX; Jonathan B.Grayson, PhD, Anxiety & OCD TreatmentCenter of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; AlecPollard, PhD, St. Louis Behavioral MedicineInstitute, St. Louis, MOEthics is the cornerstone of our practice, and yet there are few talks at localand national conferences that focus specifically on ethics. In relation to ERP,ethics is especially important because if people are not familiar with howERP works, they may assume that therapists are doing something unethicalwith their patients (i.e. driving with them in their cars, sitting in a bathroomwith them, etc.) Meet several of the top ERP therapists in the country andask them about how they meld ethics and practice to create successfultreatment programs.TherapistsThe Use ofBehavioralStrategies toIncrease TreatmentAdherence &Achieve OptimalOutcomes in YouthWith OCD andRelated DisordersPotomac 6Lisa R. Hale, PhD, Kansas City Center forAnxiety Treatment, Overland Park, KS; AmyM. Brown-Jacobsen, PhD, Kansas CityCenter for Anxiety Treatment, OverlandPark, KS; Ashley J. Smith, PhD, KansasCity Center for Anxiety Treatment, OverlandPark, KS; Eric Storch, PhD, University ofSouth Florida Child & Adult OCD TreatmentProgram, St. Petersburg, FL; Stephen P.Whiteside, PhD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MNMembers of this panel, all experienced therapists specializing in the treatmentof pediatric anxiety disorders and OCD, will discuss the rationale and specificstrategies for adjusting behavioral contingencies toward shaping behaviorthroughout the course of treatment. Audience members will have the opportunityto pose questions and share their own experiences using behavior planswith this clinical population.Ind. w/OCD& FamiliesLife With OCD:ElizabethMcIngvale’s FamilyPerspectiveRegency CElizabeth McIngvale, MSW, Peace of MindFoundation, Houston, TX; Laura McIngvale,Peace of Mind Foundation, Houston,TX; Linda McIngvale, Peace of MindFoundation, Houston, TXElizabeth McIngvale will share her life story and struggles with ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, from diagnosis at age 12 to where she is now. Hermother Linda and sister Laura will give a family perspective on what it is liketo live with a family member who lives with OCD. There will be a question andanswer section at the end for both Liz and her family.Individualsw/OCDWhat if I HaveSocial Anxiety andOCD?Regency EJason A. Elias, PhD, OCD Institute, McLeanHospital, Belmont, MAThis is an interactive presentation for adolescents and adults who have socialanxiety and OCD. The session will focus on practical skills for meeting other people,asking questions within other sessions, and approaching professionals at theconference. Think of this session as a warm up exercise to help people overcomesocial anxiety in order to make the most of the conference (and the dance party!).Kids/TeensTeen SuccessPanel: Real LifeOCD OdysseysWashington AChristina M. O’Connell; Charles S.Mansueto, PhD, Behavior Therapy Centerof Greater Washington, Silver Spring, MD;Daniel Brotman; Nikita Desai; ColeDuncan; Olivia Morrison; Stephanie RayThis moderated panel is presented by teens, about teens, and for teenswhose lives have been touched by OCD. The moderator, Christina O’Connell,will tell of her own successes in her battle against OCD, and introduce otherteens who will share their tales of success. The panel will address questionsfrom the moderator that will probe their experiences before, during, and aftertherapy. The panel will also take questions and comments from the audience.Parents/FamiliesHow to Help theHoarder in YourLifeWashington BRenae M. Reinardy, PsyD, Lakeside Centerfor Behavioral Change; OCD Twin Cities,Minnetonka, MNThis workshop is for family members or friends of people who have difficultieswith hoarding. We will discuss the characteristics and contributing factors thatcause or maintain this behavior. We will also discuss specific ways that familyand friends can be helpful in creating both short and long term solutions.GeneralIt Only Hurts WhenI Obsess: GettingHelp for HealthObsessionsRegency FFred Penzel, PhD, Western SuffolkPsychological Services, Huntington, NYBruce Hyman, PhD, LCSW, OCD ResourceCenter of Florida, Hollywood, FLIntrusive thoughts that one is suffering from a serious illness is a feature ofboth OCD and Hypochondriasis, two disorders that are thought to be related.Both are disorders that are frequently misdiagnosed and mistreated. This talkwill cover the similarities and differences of these two disorders, offer caseexamples from each presenter’s extensive experience as clinicians, and outlinethe latest cognitive-behavioral treatments shown to be effective, includingexposure and response prevention.GeneralHome BehaviorTherapy: AnotherLevel of CareRegency AMichael A. Jenike, MD, OCD Institute,McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA; InternationalOCD Foundation, Boston, MA; Carla Kenney,LMHC, Massachusetts General Hospital,Boston, MA; Colette Coleman, LCSW,Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston,MA; Matthew Myles, LICSW, OCD Institute,McLean Hospital, Belmont, MAIn this lecture, we will discuss what home behavior therapy is, who thebest candidates are for home behavior therapy, the efficacy of this level oftreatment, and the pros and cons of home behavior therapy. Case exampleswill also be discussed.– 30 –
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